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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,072.02, 621,093.36 and 256,491.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,072.02, 621,093.36 and 256,491.26 is: 353,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,072.02 : 621,093.36 = 256,491.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,072.02/621,093.36 = 256,491.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,072.02x = 621,093.36 × 256,491.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,072.02x = 159,305,018,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,305,018,484.03/450,072.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,954.50

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